Have poster with statement of purpose up for people to read if they don't want to talk
Have a pamphlet ready to hand out
Have any sponsor info available (outback, environmental center etc.)
Have buttons or stickers or something to hand out
Have a food item to hand out ONLY to those who listen (fairtrade chocolate, or any "real" treat)
Have contact info ready
Have email sign up ready
Be ready to be friendly!
When talking to people, or trying to:
Never speak poorly of the administration, as they have been very helpful in this whole learning process. We are a positive group and want to keep that reputation : )
5. Make eye contact from a distance to draw people in
6. Try not to sound like you are selling something, we are more interested in peoples genuine support than getting them to sign something ignorantly
7. To hold peoples' attention, start by asking them a simple question
"Have you heard about the Student run Food Coop? "
"Have you heard of The Real Food Challenge?"
8. Only give food samples to those who listen and or participate in what ever you are doing NO treats for those not willing to listen
9. Get as many emails as possible - mention our facebook group to anyone and everyone!
10. These need to be returned when you are done tabling. Do not leave the table unattended.
contact:
The same Prep rules apply here from Red Square:
Prepare:
Have poster with statement of purpose up for people to read if they don't want to talk
Have a pamphlet ready to hand out
Have any sponsor info available (outback, environmental center etc.)
Have buttons or stickers or something to hand out
Have a food item to hand out ONLY to those who listen (fairtrade chocolate, or any "real" treat)
Have contact info ready
Have email sign up ready
Be ready to be friendly!
When talking to people, or trying to:
Never speak poorly of the administration, as they have been very helpful in this whole learning process. We are a positive group and want to keep that reputation : )
5. Make eye contact from a distance to draw people in
6. Try not to sound like you are selling something, we are more interested in peoples genuine support than getting them to sign something ignorantly
7. To hold peoples' attention, start by asking them a simple question
"Have you heard about the Student run Food Coop? "
"Have you heard of The Real Food Challenge?"
8. Only give food samples to those who listen and or participate in what ever you are doing NO treats for those not willing to listen
9. Get as many emails as possible - mention our facebook group to anyone and everyone!
10. These need to be returned when you are done tabling. Do not leave the table unattended.